Often it does not feel like your listening is making a difference, but listening ALWAYS makes a difference.

When helping someone through grief, things may become awkward or even uncomfortable. It is harder for the one with the loss.

When the time is right in conversation, and the circumstances require it, more may be invited to create a ‘circle of silence’ but this may create unforeseen issues.

Conversation can transcend boundaries we put up. When that times comes, we just need to go with it.

Conversation can become compelling. What starts out as helping someone, can become revelation that is two way!

Sharing together, through loss can be precious. Conversation can go into all kinds of directions

When you are invited into precious memories, because, despite loss, they need to be shared, this is a privilege and will require vulnerability.

All is not good with Molly. You were expecting some updates, things were starting to feel positive, but she is back to where she was.

When you take the risk and reach out to someone in need, it can be extremely life giving to both of you

It can be awkward approaching someone because you care. But when you do, and they open up, it can be rewarding.